Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo 🍤🍝🧀
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
12 ounces fettuccine pasta
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for a kick)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the fettuccine
according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the
pasta water, then drain and set aside.
Cook the
Shrimp:
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until
fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and season with garlic powder,
salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and
opaque. Remove the shrimp from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Alfredo Sauce
